silvexn.
/ˈsɪlvɛks/ A hormone weedkiller that is also effective against some woody plants; 2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)propionic acid.
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weedkiller1745
weedicide1897
herbicide1899
algicide1902
algaecide1903
pesticide1933
2,4,5-T1947
silvicide1950
dalapon1953
silvex1954
sterilant1955
simazine?1957
mecoprop1959
propazine1959
diquat1960
TCA1960
picloram1965
propachlor1966
1954 Proc. Southern Weed Conf. VII. 268 Silver was active in causing cell elongation and adventitious root formation but not active in causing formative effects.
1973 F. M. Ashton & A. S. Crafts Mode of Action of Herbicides ix. 131 These growth regulators enhance the herbicidal effect of silvex on poison ivy.
1976 Columbus (Montana) News 3 June (Joliet Suppl.) 4/5 Dandelions are more difficult to control after they flower. Spraying with 2, 4-D, silvex or dicamba (Banvel) is recommended... Silvex also gives excellent control of chickweed.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1986; most recently modified version published online March 2018).
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